About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

---

What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Operations Management Trainee role in the logistics industry. You will participate in an intensive, structured 16-week Operations Management Trainee Program designed to prepare you for an initial leadership/supervisory role in operations for a confidential client.

• Complete a guided 16-week leadership and operations training curriculum.
• Learn cross-dock and freight handling best practices, safety, and efficiency standards.
• Shadow and support Account Managers on customer calls to understand client relationships and service expectations.
• Accompany drivers on local delivery routes occasionally to learn the end-to-end delivery process.
• Collaborate with Support Center and Service Center associates to complete training modules and operational tasks.
• At the program’s completion, be prepared to relocate to another facility for your first leadership assignment.

---

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field — OR at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Acceptable driving history in line with client standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; effective listening and professional demeanor required.
• Basic computer literacy (email, MS Office or equivalent).
• Demonstrated work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility and readiness to relocate when required.

---

Preferred

• Coursework or internship experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Customer-facing or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience working a First Shift schedule.

---

Compensation & Schedule

• Average Annual Starting Pay: $50,000–$60,000 (actual pay may vary by location, experience, and qualifications).
• Employment type: Full-time (Internship consideration noted where applicable).
• Work shift: First Shift.
• Note: Relocation to another facility for the first leadership role after program completion will be required.

---

Location

• Job location: Knoxville, TN. Relocation to another facility will be required upon completion of the trainee program.

---

Additional Recruiter Notes

• This role is being recruited by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Logistics & Warehouse industry.
• Candidates may be subject to background checks, driving-record verification, and other pre-employment screenings required by the Confidential Client.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify Careertakes so we can work with the Confidential Client to support your request.

---

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.